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#HumFitTohIndiaFit started with a tweet and a video by Union Sports Minister Rajyavarshan Singh Rathore and in no time created a rage on social media. Soon Netas, actors, sportspersons and even commoners accepted the challenge, posting videos and photos of workouts.
For Them It was Baayein Haath Ka ‘Khel ’
From cricketers – Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, Suresh Raina and Gautam Gambhir – to wrestlers Babita Phogat and Manoj Kumar, boxer Mary Kom, athletes PT Usha, Karnam Malleshwari, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal all soon took to Twitter and shared their videos, also challenging others to participate.
Reel Actors In Real Action
Actors Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff also posted videos accepting the fitness challenge and also tagging others to join in.
Humare Netas Didn’t Hold Back
While the actors and sportspersons were quick to share their videos, our Netas wouldn’t hold back. Union Ministers Jayant Sinha, Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal and BJP leaders Manoh Tiwari and Meenakshi Lekhi also accepted the #FitnessChallenge.
Even PM Modi Accepted the Challenge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also accepted the challenge. Though he did not post any video he took to twitter accepting the challenge and promising to share a video soon.
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